The decree of the Ephesians. "When Menophilus was prytanis,
on the first day of the month Artemisius, this decree was made by the people:
Nicanor, the son of Euphemus, pronounced it, upon the representation of
the praetors. Since the Jews that dwell in this city have petitioned Marcus
Julius Pompeius, the son of Brutus, the proconsul, that they might be allowed
to observe their Sabbaths, and to act in all things according to the customs
of their forefathers, without impediment from any body, the praetor hath
granted their petition. Accordingly, it was decreed by the senate and people,
that in this affair that concerned the Romans, no one of them should be
hindered from keeping the sabbath day, nor be fined for so doing, but that
they may be allowed to do all things according to their own laws."